THE COOTAMUNDRA HERALD, Friday, February 14, 2014 – 17

BEACH BONANZABEACH BONANZACoota Beach Volleyball 2014

Flashback to first carnival THE inaugural Coota Beach Volleyball Carnival

was a day to remember. Held in 2001 in the mainstreet with 70 tonnes of sand, 16 teams and an ener-

getic crowd little did anyone dare to think what itwould become today.

There were 27 matches during the day with the

whole event running like clockwork. This weekend 650 tonnes of sand will be used with

112 teams to take to the courts, showcasing the

amazing growth of the event.We’ve found the following photos from the inaugu-

ral year of the carnival featuring plenty of local faces.

■ COOTA CRUSADERS: Posing before a game in the first ever Coota Beach Volleyball Carnival back in 2001are (back, from left) are Belinda Fallon, Daniel Fallon, Cherylann Fleming, Renae Hinds, Andrew Spyer, DavidDouglas, Jennifer Payne, Chris Hourn and Brian Fallon (front) Hannah Morton.

Official hand signals UNDERSTANDING how things work

makes any sporting event more enjoyable.Below are the basic hand signals you are like-ly to see from umpires this weekend.

* Straight arm held out to the side hori-zontally: The referee is indicating whichteam has possession of the ball to serve. Thereferee then gives permission to serve byswiping that arm across his body.

* Arms above the head, brushing thepalm of one hand with other hand’s fin-gertips: Indicates that the receiving teamtouched the ball as went out of bounds. If theteam that had possession was also the serv-ing team, they win a point. If not, they earn theright to serve in the next rally.

* One or both arms held in front of thebody slanted toward one side of the court:

Indicates a played ball landed within theboundaries of the court to end the rally. Thedowned ball either scores a point or switchesteam possession.

* Both arms bent with palms extendedtoward the back of the head: Indicates thata played ball landed outside the boundariesof the court.

* Lifting the forearm with arm bent andpalm facing up: A player contacted the ballillegally. Players aren’t allowed touches thatresemble throwing the ball. This is oftencalled a lift or hold.

* Holding the hand up with two fingersextended: Indicates the same player hit theball twice. Under indoor and beach volleyballrules, no player can make two consecutivetouches. The playing team loses possession.

* Holding the hand up with four fingersextended: Indicates four consecutive touch-es on the ball by one team. The ball must beplayed over the net in no more than threetouches. The playing team loses possession.

* Touching the top of the net one eitherside: A player on that side touched the netduring play. This is an illegal move and endsthe rally, possibly giving possession to theother team.

* Sliding the palm over the top of thenet: Part of a player’s body extends over thenet into the other team’s playing area. This iscalled encroachment and is illegal. A similarfoul occurs when any part of a player slidesunder the net into the opposing team’s side.

* Crossing the arms over the chest:Indicates the end of a set or match.

■ COOTA HOTEL PINK BITS: Enjoyingthemselves during the 2001 CootaBeach Volleyball Carnival are (back,from left) Mark Ballard, Chris Mageeand Noel Grant (middle row) LeanneBallard, Jo Bennett and Carol Grant(front) Lynne Magee with team mascotMadeleine Magee.

■ ALBION BEACH BUMS: Taking a break during the inaugural carnival in 2001 are (back,from left) Lesley Cheshire, David de Belin, Melissa Berkrey, Wayne Berkrey and Michelle Levy(front) Janet McAtear, Cath de Belin and Debbie Millington. Team member Graeme Cheshirewas absent from photo.

■ INAUGURAL YEAR: The main street was the venue for the first VolleyballCarnival in 2001 with the courts set up on the intersection of Parker and BourkeStreets.

105 Parker Street, Cootamundra Ph: 6942 2622

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